Land use
What is deforestation?
The removal of trees from an area of land.
What is sustainability?
Meeting current needs without harming future generations.
What is urban sprawl?
The spreading of cities into natural land.
What is erosion?
Wearing away of topsoil by wind or water.
What is recycling?
Turning waste into new materials.
Name 2 types of land use
Urban, agricultural, industrial, residential (any of these 2 are correct)
Name one renewable resource
Solar, wind, hydro, geothermal (any one).
Why do cities expand?
To house a growing population or for jobs.
What does overgrazing do to soil?
It removes grass and damages the land.
Name one sustainable farming method.
Crop rotation, organic farming, contour plowing (any one).
What is a consequence of mining?
Habitat destruction, pollution, or soil erosion
What does "reduce" mean in the 3 Rs?
To use less of something or avoid waste.
One negative effect of urban sprawl.
More traffic, pollution, loss of habitats (any one).
What is monoculture?
Growing one crop over and over on the same land.
What is composting used for?
To enrich soil using food or yard waste.
Explain zoning laws.
Rules that divide land into zones like residential, commercial, etc.
Give one way to conserve water.
To use less of something or avoid waste.
What is infrastructure?
Roads, bridges, water systems—basic city services.
How does tilling affect soil?
It breaks soil structure and can lead to erosion.
Name a green energy source.
Solar or wind power (accept other green sources)
How does land use affect biodiversity?
It can reduce habitats and endanger species.
Describe a sustainable city feature.
Green roofs, bike paths, public transit, energy-efficient buildings (any one).
How does urbanization affect climate?
More pavement = more heat, less green space = higher temps.
What is desertification?
When fertile land becomes desert due to poor farming or drought.
Describe how laws can protect land.
Environmental laws or zoning rules that limit harmful use.